To examine –

(a)the Juvenile Justice System, and in particular -
i. the Youth Court and the Youth Court Act 1993;
ii. the Young Offenders Act 1993;
iii. the Education Act 1972 as amended and in particular, as it relates to truancy; and
iv. any other relevant Acts;
(b) the appropriateness and effectiveness of custodial programs and non-custodial practices and processes for juvenile offenders;
(c) psychological and psychiatric dimensions of juvenile offending;
(d) the need for early intervention policies and in particular, the role of parents and family;
(e) the effectiveness of interaction between departments and agencies in Juvenile Justice;
(f) innovative approaches that could be used in the Juvenile Justice System;
(g) student behaviour management policies and practices as they relate to the Juvenile Justice System;
(h) any special circumstances that may apply to children or youth from a non-English speaking or Aboriginal background;
(i) the adequacy of resources provided for the operation of Juvenile Justice; and
(j) any other relevant matter.